Motorcyclist killed in chase by Independence police

KANSAS CITY — Independence police say a motorcyclist died after colliding with a truck while being chased by police into Kansas City.

Independence Police Capt. John Cato said the motorcyclist was being pursued by two officers Wednesday morning when he ran a stop sign and collided with a flatbed truck. He was declared dead at the scene.

Cato said the chase began after a police officer saw the motorcyclist commit a traffic violation in Independence.

The Kansas City Star reported that the motorcyclist was believed to be in his 30s, but his identity was not released.